Leadership

Leadership

“Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7 “What does a leader look like?” That was the question I asked the team as we began our morning practice session. The...
Laziness

Laziness

“The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.” – Proverbs 13:4 Two talented quarterbacks, each very capable of leading our team. Deciding which one would start, in our season opener, was an easy decision for me to make. Jake was tall,...
Spiritual Training

Spiritual Training

The training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way. – 1 Timothy 3:8 I never want to take my physical health for granted. Genetics and diet play a major role in our overall health, but I know I have to work at it too. A trip to the...
Humility

Humility

Everyone should look out not (only) for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 2:4-5 It had been a long year, but it was finally over. My attitude was poor and I was tired. What I wanted was...
Fear

Fear

I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 With a glance in the rear view mirror, I could see the fear in their eyes! Maybe it was the armed guards at the gate, or it could have been the barbed wire fence that stretched as far...
Watch Your Step

Watch Your Step

The inexperienced believe anything, but the sensible watch their steps. – Proverbs 14:15 Small things can determine the outcome of a game. Years ago, I served as one of the coaches on my son’s 10-year old youth baseball team. It’s a common rule on this level for every...